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Booth, Elizabeth, fl. 1855 to Beloved Brother (Thomas)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03347.38 Author/Creator: Booth, Elizabeth, fl. 1855 Place Written: New Castle, DE Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 March 1855 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 17.8 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

She writes that father has breathed his last breath. Their father had many anxieties for his family. She thinks is important for Thomas to get away from work and spend time with them for a few weeks,

Booth, Elizabeth, fl. 1855

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